Lockout light High

Ideal Lockout light Fault Code

Also written as LOCKOUTLIGHT — same fault.

The Ideal Lockout light fault code means: your boiler has failed to start because it cannot detect a flame, meaning you currently have no heating or hot water.. It appears on 1 Ideal model in our database.

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Book a Gas Safe engineer within 24 to 48 hours. Your boiler may be unsafe or could break down completely if left.

Technical description: Illuminates if the burner fails to light at the end of the 4 second ignition period.
Typical repair cost £120-£250 (including labour)

Engineer required

This fault requires a Gas Safe registered engineer. Do not attempt gas-related repairs yourself.

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Ideal models that show the Lockout light fault code

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Source

Ideal Lockout light fault code information on this page is sourced and cross-checked against the official Ideal service / installation manuals for each affected model.

Reviewed by the BoilerFaultCodes Editorial Team · Last reviewed 7 July 2026